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Generally, the probate court which is sometimes listed as a division of a higher division of state court. To find the probate records for your jurisdiction you can perform an internet search using your county, state and "probate" as your search criteria.

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Q: What court handles copies of wills?
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How can you obtain copies of wills in new york state?

If the will has been filed with the court, petition the court at the office. It usually will cost duplication fees. If the individual is still living, you cannot.


Where are wills read?

Probate Court is where wills are read.


Your mom died and your sisters have taken all the copies of the wills you heard through an Aunt that you were the Executrix What now?

One of the copies will probably need to be posted in the probate court, at which time you will be appointed as the named executrix. If they destroy all copies of the will, that is a different sort of problem.


What kind of court administers wills?

Probate Court.


Which court handles prenuptial agreements?

Divorce court.


Which court handles probate in Oregon?

In most Oregon counties, Circuit Court handles probate matters. In Gilliam, Grant, Harney, Malheur, Sherman, and Wheeler Counties, the County Court handles probate. Morrow County also has a County Court, but it only handles juvenile matters. Contact information for all OR courts is at the related link, below.


How can you get an original copy of a will filed in the 70'S?

To get the information that was contained in the will - if the will was probated, go to the Clerk ofthe Court and give them the information on the deceased's name and approximate date of death or probate, and they should be able to assist you with the information. Be advised however, that the copy you see will probably NOT be the original. Original copies of those kinds of documents are usually retained by the family, and the court's files contain what are known as "true" copies. ==Clarification== Most courts do not accept copies of wills for filing.


Where will lawsuites concerning wills be heard?

At the Probate Court or other court of jurisdiction where the will was filed for probate.


What are the fuctions of Maine's Judicial branch?

Along with the Governor's office and the Maine Legislature, the Maine Judicial Branch is one of the three branches (executive, legislative and judicial) of Maine state government. Its responsibility is to operate the court system in Maine.There are four types of court within the Maine Judicial Branch. The Supreme Judicial Court is the 'court of last resort' in Maine, meaning the court that makes the final decision on questions of state law. The two trial courts are the Superior Court, which handles all jury cases, felony criminal cases and major civil cases, and the District Court, which handles family, misdemeanor criminal, juvenile, small claims and traffic cases. A separate Probate Court handles cases involving wills, guardianships and estate matters.


Which court handles appeals from legislative courts?

The Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit


What is the fiscal court?

A fiscal court handles cases invlolving financial matters.


How do you get copies?

contact clerk of the court.